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James Manning “Jim” Messem
1951-2024
James Manning Messem, better known as “Jim” and
“Papa”, of Greenwich, passed away in the Valley Regional
Hospital, Kentville on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of
72.
Born in Wolfville to the late Gordon and Ethel (Grant) Messem
in 1951, Jim spent his life in the Annapolis Valley. He wore many hats
over the years. He and Pat moved to Pereau in 1994, where he owned and
operated the Pereau General Store for 21 years (the store that was
well known for their very BIG ice creams). Prior to the store, the
family lived in Port Williams for 29 years where Jim worked on Ells
farm, which was later Mic Mac Processing. He was a member of the Port
Williams Fire Department, including Chief for the final, 13 years of
his 30 years as a member. He really enjoyed attending Fire Chiefs
Conventions in various locations. Jim, Pat and family would spend many
weekends travelling the province, camping while Jim played many
softball tournaments.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia “Pat”
(Sawler); children, Laura (Robert) Walsh, Kim (Mike) Mason, and
Michael (Brandy) Messem; six grandchildren, Owen Caborn, Alexandra
Messem, Tyra and Keana Walsh and Kate and Zack Mason; sister, Ruth
Arenburg; beloved dog, Bailey and many extended family. Besides his
parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Audrey Griffin and Sharon
Hubley; brother David; half-sister, Shirley LaChance; nephew,
Christopher Arenburg and niece Karen Messem.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr.
Lee and the entire staff of the ICU, at Valley Regional Hospital. Your
compassion and care for not only Jim, but all of us did not go
unnoticed. Thank you does not seem adequate enough.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or
funeral service, by request. A celebration of Jim’s life
will be held on September 21st, in the Port Williams multipurpose room (1045 Hwy 358,
Port Williams, NS) from 1-4pm, all are welcome. Donations in memory
may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, or a charity of
one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online
condolences and inquiries may be directed to
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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19512024
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice James Manning Jim Messem 19512024
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